Smite
Instant
Destroy target blocked creature.
"The mighty rely solely on their strength. They are shocked when we do the same." —Tars Olan, kor world-gift
Cyril Van Der Haegen
Rulings
A “blocked creature” is an attacking creature that has been blocked by a creature this combat, or has become blocked as the result of a spell or ability this combat. Unless the attacking creature leaves combat, it continues to be a blocked creature through the end of combat step, even if the creature or creatures that blocked it are no longer on the battlefield or have otherwise left combat by then.
(wotc • 2010-06-15)
Rulings
A “blocked creature” is an attacking creature that has been blocked by a creature this combat, or has become blocked as the result of a spell or ability this combat. Unless the attacking creature leaves combat, it continues to be a blocked creature through the end of combat step, even if the creature or creatures that blocked it are no longer on the battlefield or have otherwise left combat by then.
(wotc • 2010-06-15)